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Docking lights stopped working

Hi all,

My docking lights worked fine a few months ago when I bought the coach (2002 U295 3620). Now neither side will go on.  The lights on the left docking light switch illuminates, but the right does not. It could be that the right switch light is out or something, but it seems to have power to the switches. It seems that there are two different relays for left and right so made me doubt that could be the problem (just the odds).  There is a switch over the bed that doesn't do anything either, but previously worked.

I'd like to get them working.  Very helpful for parking in tight spaces during the darker months.  Thanks!
Dave G.

Re: Docking lights stopped working

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Safari360 –
Hi all,

My docking lights worked fine a few months ago when I bought the coach (2002 U295 3620). Now neither side will go on.  The lights on the left docking light switch illuminates, but the right does not. It could be that the right switch light is out or something, but it seems to have power to the switches. It seems that there are two different relays for left and right so made me doubt that could be the problem (just the odds).  There is a switch over the bed that doesn't do anything either, but previously worked.


Looking at the schematics for a 2000 and 2003 U320, those 2 docking light relays share a ground wire.  271 GN (wire number 271, color green).  Check that connection.


Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Docking lights stopped working

Reply #2 –
Dave,

Those relays are hid behind the removable kick panel in front of the passengers seat. On those years seems like they are hid on the right hand side of the panel.  With it effecting both sides the common factor is the ground like Michelle suggested.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."
 

Re: Docking lights stopped working

Reply #3 –
Our round '93 docking lights tripped the relay as they draw a lot of juice. I changed over to LEDs with a fraction of the amps needed. See if you can find LED docking lights in the same shape as yours. If they are round, it's easy to find them.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)